ARTIC Mixed-Use District Conceptual ... - City of Anaheim

4 • Public Realm Guidelines
4.3 Pedestrian / Bicycle
Pathways
Well-designed circulation for pedestrians and bicyclists is
essential for the smooth and safe operation of the ARTIC
Mixed-Use District. Circulation should be clearly defined,
safe and comfortable for the users. The following guidelines
should be considered for the Pedestrian Promenade and
other pedestrian/bicycle pathways on the site:
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Provide convenient and safe pedestrian and bicycle
connections that lead directly to the ARTIC Transit Center
entries/exits and other land uses.
Maximize grade-separated pedestrian connections.
Where grade separation is necessary, the pedestrian
connection should be continuous and integrated.
Provide adequate sight distance , adequate widths and
continuous visibility along pedestrian and bicycle routes.
Avoid hidden or recessed areas that could be used for
hiding.
Provide directional and information signage elements
along pedestrian and bicycle routes to direct users
toward the transit station.
Adequately illuminate all pedestrian and bicycle routes
to ensure safety.
Provide periodic shelter elements along pedestrian
routes, such as building projections, awnings and shade
trees.
Provide enhanced paving and permanent seating and
along pedestrian routes.
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Activate the street by providing ground-floor uses that
are appealing to pedestrians, such as retail shops and
restaurants.
Provide convenient and attractive bicycle parking areas
that are close to building entrances, protected from the
weather and do not conflict with pedestrian traffic.
4.4 Signage / Wayfinding
Implementation of a cohesive, project-wide signage and
wayfinding program that creates a sense of place, identity
and orientation for the ARTIC Mixed-Use District is critical.
A coordinated signage and wayfinding program shall be
required for the entire ARTIC Mixed-Use District. The
signage program should include, but is not limited to, the
following components:
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Identity Signs: Identity elements that welcome visitors to
the ARTIC Mixed-Use District, and identify the locations
and services of uses within the development. Identity
signs should be clearly visible and reflect the branding
image of the ARTIC Mixed-Use District. Identity signs
could include project monument signs, building identity,
tenant and parking identity signs.
Directional Signs: A comprehensive wayfinding system
consisting of pedestrian and vehicular signs that quickly
and efficiently direct people to destinations within the
ARTIC Mixed-Use District. Directional signs should be
clear, legible and consistent in size, shape and design.
Parking directional signs should be Light Emitting
Diodes (LED) changeable message signs to enable
smart parking operations. Also, these directional signs
should incorporate reflective vinyl copy for nighttime
illumination.
Information Signs: Signs that provide detailed
information about the specific environment/uses within
March 4, 2009